WW II set in London

The Whispers of War by Julia Kelly
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

When thinking about World War II, many people think of the internment camps where many Americans of Japanese and German descent were sent. Not being as familiar with British history, we often don't think about the trials that Germans living in Britain faced during this time period. The Whispers of War brings this aspect to the forefront. Author Julia Kelly sets the stage by having Samantha, the Canadian granddaughter of one of the characters, come to London to visit her grandmother's best friend and fulfill her grandmother's dying wish. Here for the first time she learns of her grandmother's story.

Three young women of very different backgrounds and social status became inseparable friends while attending boarding school in Great Britain. Their friendship continued as they participate in the work force at the outbreak of World War II. They instantly find themselves in the midst of trying circumstances as one of the three is of German descent and thus under suspicion, one works for the homeland department, and other other is a paid matchmaker. Throughout the book, they experience numerous trials that forge and even tighter bond between the women. All in all a delightful story that depicts a different aspect of World War II and demonstrates the tight bonds of friendship.

I received an ARC via NetGalley.

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